Player: Alfredo Escalera
Position: 3B/MIF/OF
School: IMG Academy (FL)
Date of Birth: 2/17/1995
Height/Weight: 6’0/175
Bats/Throws: R/R
Class Of: 2012
Committed To: Stetson
Scouting Report:
Alfredo Escalera was one of the top performers at the Southeast Top Prospect Showcase. He is a top athlete with high level tools and the ability to play all over the field.
At the plate, Escalera has a compact fluid swing. He has above average bat speed. Escalera has current doubles power and should add more power as he matures. His recorded 60 times are 6.59 and 6.60.
Escalera has quick feet and good range in the field. His arm is above average and he has soft hands. Going forward, Escalera should be able to play any position up the middle. With his speed and arm, he projects well to center.
Escalera is one of the more interesting prospects to watch leading up to the draft. On draft day, he will be just 4 months past his seventeenth birthday.
Awards/Achievements:
- 2012 Under Armour Preseason All-American
- 2011 IMG Highest Batting Average Award
- #1 on the Rawlings Top Prospect List
Quotes:
IMG Coach Jason Elias- “Alfredo’s makeup is off the charts. He is a stand out guy who’s presence picks everyone up. Alfredo is a member of the National Honor Society and works very hard in the classroom from an Academic perspective. It’s been an absolute pleasure to work with and get to know Alfredo over the last four years as his coach.”
Links:
- MLBDG Q&A
- IMG Blog
- YouTube- recruiting video
- YouTube- batting practice
- Baseball Web TV
- Prospect Watch
Statistics:
| YR | LG | AB | G | 2B | 3B | HR | BB | SO | SB | CS | BA | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | HS | 77 | 39 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 12 | .506 | .565 | .766 | |
| 2011 | Summer | 69 | 29 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 12 | .420 | .494 | .787 | |
| 2012 |
